# PDF Scan vs Plotify

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Scan at 4.2 against Plotify's 1.2. PDF Scan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ratings volume (822 vs 17). Plotify's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plotify sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per 7 days. PDF Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Scan has 822 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of PDF Scan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Plotify's.

PDF Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, Plotify every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Scan | Plotify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (822 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scan/id1631312180/reviews)** | [1.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotify/id6760699690/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **822** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **18.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Xian Dayanshan Electronic Tech Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627181795) | [Changsha Xingyue Interactive Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885798893) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scan/id1631312180)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Transform your photos into professional PDF documents with this intuitive scanner app. Easily capture images or select existing ones, then convert them into editable PDFs. Organize and manage your scanned documents efficiently.

**Highlights:** Convert photos to PDF, Scan documents, Edit PDF pages, Add, reorder, crop, rotate pages, Manage scanned history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Series
- 🏁 Carrera

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Click Bait
- 🚫 False Advertisement
- 🚫 Fake
- 🚫 Lairs
- 🚫 Scam

**Reported bugs**

- Don't work
- Take photos in order, it doesn't care and scrambles them up so you must reorder them manually
- No automatic cropping
- No colour correcting of any kind
- Export as pdf and it makes 1 LONG page instead of normal pages

**Requested features**

- Where are the shows
- Movies are not there


### Plotify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotify/id6760699690)

Discover trending short dramas from around the world, including romance, suspense, and slice-of-life genres. This app offers a user-friendly interface and smart recommendations to help you find captivating stories anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Trending short dramas, Global content collection, Romantic love stories, Suspenseful thrillers, Slice-of-life content, Smart recommendation system, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $9.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $29.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $39.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $49.90 | per 7 days |
| VIP 49.99 | $49.99 | per month |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $49.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $99.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Coins 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 59.99 | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Scan free?

PDF Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Plotify free?

Plotify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Scan or Plotify?

PDF Scan is rated higher. PDF Scan averages 4.2 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while Plotify averages 1.2 from 17 ratings.

### Do PDF Scan or Plotify have ads?

PDF Scan shows ads; Plotify does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Scan or Plotify?

PDF Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, and Plotify every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Scan was updated on October 18, 2026 and Plotify on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*